The increasing importance of higher education for professionals in criminal justice
is one of the most noteworthy trends in recent years in this challenging field. The
associate in applied science degree offered by the Criminal Justice program prepares
students for careers in state, county and local law enforcement, and entry-level corrections
and private security positions.

Career opportunities in all areas of criminal justice are expected to increase greatly
in the next decade. Society will need well-educated and well-prepared professionals
to address future challenges asked of law enforcement and other criminal justice agencies.
The College of DuPage Criminal Justice program prepares students to enter or advance
in this important field.

Critical to career success in criminal justice are excellent communication skills
and an understanding of human behavior and motivation. Students must understand criminal
law and procedure and the role of the professional in applying law in the important
daily decisions that are part of this field. This degree requires students to incorporate
studies in written and oral communication, social and behavioral sciences, and specialized
courses in constitutional law, criminal procedure and investigation, and other areas
of criminal justice.

College of DuPage Addison Center

College of DuPage Addison Center is located in the Technology Center of DuPage (TCD) on the east side of Swift Road, north of North Avenue and south of Army Trail Road. Swift Road is approximately 3/4 mile west of Route 53 or I-355.

College of DuPage Lisle location

The Lisle location is home to the College of DuPage Foundation, Center of Entrepreneurship and WorkNet Force. College of DuPage Lisle is located in the One Corporate Lakes building at the corner of Forbes and Cabot drives, just north of Warrenville Road.

College of DuPage Naperville Center

College of DuPage Naperville Center is located on the south side of Rickert Drive. Rickert Drive is accessed by turning north from 75th Street two miles west of Washington Street. From Route 59, travel east on 75th Street to Rickert Drive and turn north.

College of DuPage Westmont Center

College of DuPage Westmont Center is located on the west side of Pasquinelli Drive. Pasquinelli Drive is accessed by turning north from Ogden Avenue one block west of Route 83. The center entrance is immediately north of the bank.